Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 6:47AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
AQAPSR The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has extended an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through Saturday. This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit. The use of gasoline-powered equipment
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 10:29AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates.. until midnight EDT tonight. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an air quality index value of 100 for Fine Particulates. The air quality index...or AQI...was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated...the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 10:21AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates until midnight EDT tonight. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for Fine Particulates. The Air Quality Index...or AQI...was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value...the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated...the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 4:17PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category. * WHERE...North-central and northeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent light winds will allow for heavy surface smoke to linger in place into the evening. Air quality is expected to improve by Saturday morning.
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 3:06PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category. * WHERE...North central and northeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistant light winds will allow for heavy surface smoke to linger in place into the evening. Air quality is expected to improve by Saturday
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until 11 PM EDT Saturday. Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range Friday into Saturday. Smoke from wildfires in Canada will linger in the northern region today into tomorrow. Outside of the northern areas, air quality is moderate for particle pollution. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 9:02AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until 11 PM EDT this evening. Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Friday. Smoke from wildfires in Canada will linger in the northern region today. Outside of the northern areas, air quality is moderate for particle pollution. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
The Air Pollution Action Day declared by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT. A Chicago area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index for multiple days. Wildfire smoke is expected to continue to have an impact on particulate levels with daily 24 hour AQI forecasts at USG or higher through this evening. USG category - Active children and
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 11:26AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day for Friday June 6th and Saturday June 7th. Air Quality Action Days for PM 2.5 have now been issued through Saturday, mainly due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The associated fine particulate levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take: * Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation. * Avoid using the drive-through
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared Air Quality Action Day, in effect for Friday June 6. An Air Quality Action Day for PM 2.5 has been issued for Friday June 6th, mainly due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The associated fine particulate levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take: * Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation. * Avoid using the drive-through and